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Acini di Pepe refers to a very tiny ball of pasta that is used mainly as soup pasta. If acini di Pepe is unavailable, orzo may be

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Acini di peppe is an Italian term for peppercorns.

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Ackara refers to a Gambian dish served seven (7) days after the birth of a child, at the naming ceremony. Ackara consists of soaked white beans ground finely, then worked into a stiff paste with water. The mixture is shaped into balls, deep-fried and served with a sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and chili.

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Ackee and saltfish refers to Jamaica's national dish.

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Ackersalat (Valerianella locusta) is a German word for corn salad.

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Açorda á Alentejana refers to Portugal's bread soup made with coriander and garlic and includes a nourishing portion of poached egg.

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Acordas refer to Portugal's bread soups made with bread crumbs or a slice of day-old bread moistened with water or garlic-scented and herbed broth. Acordas has the consistency of porridge. They are usually served with a poached egg and a sprinkle of freshly, chopped coriander.

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Deutsch: Eichel / Español: Bellota / Português: Bolota / Français: Gland / Italiano: Ghlanda

Acorns are the fruits of oak trees, belonging to the genus Quercus. They are a vital food source for various wildlife species and have been historically significant for human consumption as well. Acorns are encased in a tough, scaly cupule and contain a single seed, which is rich in nutrients.

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Acougue is the Portuguese word referring to a Brazilian butcher shop.

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Acqua is the Italian word for water. Italians prefer to drink Acqua minerale and rarely drink tap water.

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